Summary: Jeff chats with former Oiler and current Sportsnet analyst Luke Gazdic about Connor McDavid’s incredible season, Edmonton's need for a left shot defenseman and forward depth, as well as the understated rivalry between the Oilers and Kings. The maiden voyage of our "Random Player of the Day" segment features Braden Holtby (18:30). Later on, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic and "Hockey Central" weighs in on her favourite reverse retro jerseys, Jonathan Huberdeau’s tenure with the Flames, and Adam Ruzicka making the most of his opportunity (25:07). Finally, The Athletic's Tarik El-Bashir reflects on Nicklas Backstrom’s return to the lineup, the Capitals continuing to defy logic, and Garnet Hathaway’s ability to get under the opponent’s skin on a continual basis (50:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
